PitchShaper by Cableguys pitch shifter plugin interface

PitchShaper: Drawable Pitch Shifter Plugin by Cableguys

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PitchShaper is a drawable pitch shifter plugin by Cableguys that reshapes pitch over time using four algorithms: Complex, Vocals, Drums and Vintage. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

PitchShaper is built around pitch curves you draw directly on the screen. Cableguys describes it as a tool for shaping melodies, vocals and drums, with octave jumps, arpeggios, bends and pitch drops among the moves you can draw. Its four processing algorithms are designed for different material, so you can choose the one that suits the source. The plugin runs inside Cableguys' ShaperBox 3 and can also be used on its own or stacked with other Shapers.

Best for

Melodic pitch patterns
Vocal harmonies and robotic effects
Riser and sweep sound design
Tape-stop effects
Drum pitch shaping
Futuristic formant rhythms

Developer: Cableguys
Category: Pitch Shifters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Drawable pitch curves for melodies, bends and octave jumps
One-click pattern generation for quick ideas
Four algorithms: Complex, Vocals, Drums and Vintage
Formant control for changing the perceived character of voices
Multiband mode for shifting pitch in three directions at once
Audio-triggered LFOs for drum hit shaping
Runs inside ShaperBox 3 and can be stacked with other Shapers
Supports VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Drawable Pitch Curves for Melodies and Sound Design

PitchShaper lets you draw pitch curves to change how a sound moves. You can add stepped patterns, flowing bends and octave jumps to samples, synths and instruments, or generate a pattern with a single click when you need a starting point.

The same curves can build effects. Cableguys points to epic risers, formant sweeps and time-locked tape stops as sound design uses, and a multiband mode that shifts pitch in three directions at once.

The Vocals algorithm covers smooth transposition, tight harmonies and robotic effects, along with formant control for changing how a voice sounds.

Drum Processing and Workflow

For drums, PitchShaper uses the Drums algorithm, which Cableguys says keeps hits crisp and tight while the pitch is bent and reshaped. Typical uses include formant-based rhythm textures and hi-hat variation.

The Drums algorithm also includes audio-triggered LFOs, which can modulate individual hits based on the audio itself.

PitchShaper runs in VST2, AU and AAX hosts on Windows and macOS, so it fits into most DAWs that support those formats.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Cableguys
Type	Plugin
Category	Pitch Shifter
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is PitchShaper?

PitchShaper is a drawable pitch shifter plugin by Cableguys. You draw pitch curves to change how a sound moves, using one of four algorithms: Complex, Vocals, Drums and Vintage.

Which formats and operating systems does PitchShaper support?

PitchShaper is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 or later (32 or 64-bit) and on macOS 10.13 or later with Intel or M1 processors, and is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to use PitchShaper?

You need a VST, AU or AAX host sequencer, such as a DAW, that matches the format you install. On Mac, Intel or M1 processors are supported, running natively or under Rosetta.